17 October 2026 | Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, France Protests & Tigray Interim Government

<p>In today&#39;s news, President Trump signed an executive order waiving the Graham Act sanctions on Russia, citing US national interests just weeks before the midterms. Meanwhile, France braces for more than 600 protests nationwide as students, unions and Yellow Vest activists rally against high prices and inequality. Additionally, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed an interim government in Tigray after federal forces pushed back a TPLF-led rebel offensive.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with &quot;The Intel Briefing,&quot; a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day&#39;s most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode&#39;s clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with &quot;The Intel Briefing.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hmintelligence.org" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com" target="_blank">Training</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.shop" target="_blank">Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p>